Whether you’re looking to add some green to your home, some extra zest to your food, or some fragrance to a room, planting an herb garden is a great way to meet all of these goals. But the task isn’t always an easy one: you’ll need to know which herbs you want to grow and how best to care for them. Luckily there’s no shortage of options, and with some helpful tips from us, you’ll be pruning your plants in no time.

With so many different styles of interior design, it’s important to put them in context. Certain styles influenced others, will some are rejections of older ideals. Here’s a quick look at some of the most popular styles today and where they came from.